Executive Brief • May 14, 2026
NAEM
"To forget how to dig the earth and to tend the soil is to forget ourselves."
Mahatma Gandhi
SEC Tells Court it Plans to Scrap Climate Reporting Rules
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has sent a letter to the U.S. Court of Appeals, informing it of its plans to “reconsider” the corporate climate disclosure rules introduced by the Commission during the Biden administration. The letter to the court follows reports last week, confirmed by the SEC, that it has started the process to rescind the climate reporting rules.
ESG Today

36% of Lone Workers Had Accident Last Year
Utilities, oil, and gas have the highest accident rate at 48%, followed by construction at 41% and manufacturing at 35%, said EcoOnline survey.
EHS Today

Five Things to Know About Hantavirus from a Stanford Medicine Expert
Hantavirus is rare and unable to cause a global pandemic, said Jorge Salinas, MD, the medical director of infection prevention at Stanford Health Care. Here’s what else he wants you to know.
Stanford Medicine

'Forever Chemicals' Found in 98.8% of Human Blood Samples Tested
We already knew that PFAS can seep into the human body. In this new analysis, researchers from NMS Labs, a toxicology lab in the US, wanted to look at how many different combinations of PFAS are present in our blood.
ScienceAlert

The 10 Most Influential Sustainability Companies of 2026
Presenting the inaugural TIME100 Companies: Industry Leaders list of the world's most influential sustainability businesses of the year.
TIME
 
2026 Awards
2026 Excellence Awards
NAEM Excellence Awards Now Open
Submit your nominations by July 17, 2026

The NAEM Excellence Awards recognize emerging and established leaders in the environmental, health and safety, and sustainability community, as well as showcase best practices of EHS and Sustainability management. 
 
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2026 Research
The State of Artificial Intelligence in EHS and Sustainability
New Research Report:
The State of AI in EHS and Sustainability

Grounded in a quantitative benchmarking survey of EHS&S professionals, this research report explores how organizations are currently using AI, the primary drivers for adoption, where they are seeing success, and where challenges persist as they attempt to scale its use.
 
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2026 Webinars
AI Adoption & Challenges in EHS&S
AI Adoption & Challenges in EHS&S
May 28, 2026
2:00 - 3:00 PM ET
Free courtesy of our research partners

Join AI thought-leaders for a discussion of key findings from NAEM’s new benchmark report, “The State of AI in EHS and Sustainability.” Focus areas will include AI adoption across 100+ organizations, common deployment challenges, and AI leadership as a strategic business opportunity for EHS&S.
 
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Navigating Corporate Water Stewardship Reporting
Navigating Corporate Water Stewardship Reporting
June 16, 2026
2:00 - 3:00 PM ET
Free for members, $99 for non-members

Explore real strategies used by Block, Inc. to align its global operations with recognized standards, close data gaps, and transform water measurement into effective risk governance, as well as key lessons learned along the way.
 
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2026 Conferences
IMPACT26 | Revamping the Sustainability Value Proposition
IMPACT26 Virtual Conference
Revamping the Sustainability Value Proposition
June 10, 2026

Hear how your peers are leaning into their organizations’ strongest drivers for action to set and revise sustainability goals and shift communication efforts. You’ll also learn strategies for engaging different stakeholder groups in a way that is credible and effective.
 
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EHS&S Women’s Leadership Conference
WOMENLEAD26
EHS&S Women’s Leadership Conference
July 28 - 30, 2026
Austin, Texas

WOMENLEAD26 provides a unique opportunity to connect with women across the EHS and Sustainability profession to share insights, discuss challenges, and strengthen their effectiveness.
 
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EHS&S Job Opportunities
Safety Manager
Horizon Oxygen and Medical Equipment Inc.
Orange, California

EH&S Coordinator II
Innovar Group
Denver, Colorado

Environmental Health Specialist
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, Georgia

Director of Educational Programs, Corporate EHS & Sustainability Management
NAEM
Washington, D.C. Metro area (In-person or remote)